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Galil Motion Control, Inc.
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DMC-18x0 and DMC-18x2 Series
M O T I O N C O N T R O L L E R S
PCI Bus, 1 8 axes
Product Description
The DMC-18x0 and DMC-18x2 Series are PCI bus
motion controllers designed for multi-axis applica-
tions. For single axis PCI applications, Galil's DMC-
1417 controller is recommended.
While the DMC-18x0 and DMC-18x2 controllers are
similar in performance, the Econo DMC-18x2 has a few
less features that result in a cost-savings. Eliminated
features include five through eight axes of control,
optical isolation on inputs, uncommitted analog
inputs, dual encoder inputs, and the auxiliary FIFO
and DPRAM communication channel.
Both controllers incorporate a 32-bit microcom-
puter and provide advanced features such as PID
compensation with velocity and acceleration feedfor-
ward, memory with multitasking for simultaneously
running up to eight programs, and uncommitted I/O
for synchronizing motion with external events.
Modes of motion include point-to-point positioning,
jogging, linear and circular interpolation, contouring,
electronic gearing and ECAM.
Like all Galil controllers, the DMC-18x0 and DMC-
18x2 controllers use a simple, English-like command
language which makes them very easy to program.
Galil's WSDK servo design software further simplifies
system set-up with "one-button" servo tuning and
real-time display of position and velocity information.
Features
PCI card in 1 through 8 axis versions:
DMC-18x0 where x=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 axes
DMC-18x2 where x=1,2,3,4 axes
User-configurable for stepper or servo motors on any
combination of axes. Sinusoidal commutation for brushless
servo motors. Optional firmware for piezo-ceramic motors.
Accepts up to 12 MHz encoder frequencies for servos.
Outputs up to 3 MHz for steppers
PID compensation with velocity and acceleration feedfor-
ward, integration limits, notch filter and low-pass filter
Modes of motion include jogging, point-to-point position-
ing, contouring, linear and circular interpolation, electronic
gearing and ECAM. Features ellipse scaling, slow-down
around corners, infinite segment feed and feedrate override
Over 200 English-like commands including conditional
statements and event triggers
Non-volatile memory for programs, variables and arrays.
Multitasking for concurrent execution of up to eight
programs
Home input and forward and reverse limits accepted for
every axis. Optical isolation on the DMC-18x0 only
8 Uncommitted inputs and 8 outputs for 1- through 4-axis
models, 24 inputs and 16 outputs for 5- through 8-axis
models. Optical isolation on the DMC-18x0 only
High speed position latch for each axis and output compare
8 uncommitted analog inputs for the DMC-18x0 only
Dual encoder inputs for the DMC-18x0 only
Expansion for 64 I/O with optional DB-14064 board
100-pin SCSI connectors for each set of 4 axes. ICM-2900
breaks-out 100-pin cable into screw terminals
AMP-19540 connects to PCI controller with 100-pin cable
and provides four amplifiers for 500 W servos
Communication drivers for all current versions of
Windows, DOS and Linux
CE certified
Custom hardware and firmware options available
DMC-18x2
PCI Bus
CONTROLLERS
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PCI
